Scentlandia Sweetspire

Scentlandia® sweetspire is a compact, deciduous native shrub with white, fragrant summer flowers and green foliage that colors in fall. Proven Winners lists this exact selection at 2–3 feet tall and wide, with flower season extending into summer and fall. ## Form and placement A neat, mounded habit suits a mixed border, foundation planting, or small garden where the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed nearby. The [Proven Winners Scentlandia® plant page](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/itea/scentlandia-sweetspire-itea-virginica) documents the selection’s mature size, white flowers, green leaves, and early-summer bloom. It also lists this plant under the breeder name ‘SMNIVDFC’ and records USPP 30,233 and Canadian 6,650. ## Growing conditions Grow in sun to part shade; this cultivar can flower reasonably well in shade. Average water and soil suit it, and the page lists USDA zones 5a–9b. The fragrant blooms and colorful fall foliage extend its seasonal interest beyond summer. ## Maintenance Scentlandia® needs little routine care. In spring, wait for new growth before removing stems that show no signs of life, and mulch to help retain soil moisture.